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Old Mon, Dec-17-01, 10:17
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Plan: Low Carb - Real Foods
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Location: Manitoba
Talking 17 days smoke free!!!

Well, here I go again. Failing at quiting will only happen if you quit trying.

I have tried the gum, the patch...now it is time for the Zyban. It is actually quite amazing, it seems to take the craving right away (well, for the most part).

I totally changed my lifestyle, more than just the LC. I drink about 3 litres of water a day...I can't get enough now...it's weird! I take my vitamins every morning. And I am going to the gym. Abs & Stretch, I must say is the best class at Fitness World...and the instructor is a man-god!

Oh I hope I never start again! And if I relapse, I know you guys will be here for support.

Thanks everyone,

Linnea
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Old Mon, Dec-17-01, 14:01
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Plan: Atkins/PP/Kiss
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Congratulations, Linnea!

I'm going to give up very soon, hang in there, I'll be joining you soon!

zellie
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Old Thu, Dec-20-01, 16:21
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Congratulations, Linnea. I'm so used to being "smoke free" that it's good to remember how great it felt when I first quit. It's so satisfying to STOP doing something and get almost instant results. (Good grief, you're at goal, you're exercising, you drink enough water. You've turned into a perfect person )
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Old Thu, Dec-20-01, 17:29
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Default smoke free

Way to go on not smoking for 17 days. That's fantastic. A guy I work with did the Zyban thing successfully. I would say almost 18 months ago.. He originally gained weight, but kept up with the exercise and LOW CARBING and now he looks better than ever.

You must be really proud of yourself.... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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Old Thu, Dec-20-01, 20:12
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Wow, you are doing great. Did you notice any problems with losing weight with the Zyban?
Tomorrow is my quit day. I hope I am doing as well as you are on Day 17.
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Old Thu, Dec-20-01, 20:39
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Atriana -- I remembered tomorrow was your quit day -- Winter Solstice A fine day for a new beginning. All best to you
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Old Thu, Dec-20-01, 20:52
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Plan: Atkins- post pregnancy
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Good for you! Just think of all the new clothes you can buy with the money you would have spent on cigs! They are getting way too expensive anyway! Your lungs will love you for this!!!!!

Believe me, I know how hard it is to quit and you will get over it!
Pretty soon even the smell will make you sick!

Good Luck!
Heather
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Old Fri, Dec-21-01, 10:39
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Default You guys are great!

Thank you so much everyone! It is so nice to have the support the you all provide.

Atriana:

As for the question of weight on Zyban. Yeah, I was warned by a a few people when I was thinking of going on it that I might gain weight. Granted I haven't lost any, but I am not really trying anyway. However, I haven't gained either. I think drinking a lot of water helps. For some reason I just feel like it makes a difference. (They also say that if you are quitting smoking, drinking water helps to flush out the nicotine) And as for the cravings...the Zyban is great!

I hope anyone that is thinking of quitting should go for it! I feel a hundred times better already...21 days!

Thank you everyone, and good luck!

Linnea
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Old Thu, Dec-27-01, 14:14
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Plan: Low Carb - Real Foods
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Default Still going!

Well, I made it through a depressing Christmas smoke free! 27 days!!! Yeah.

Linnea
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Old Thu, Dec-27-01, 14:26
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Congratulations, you are over your dependancy on cigarettes. You have won the battle!
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Old Thu, Dec-27-01, 14:41
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Plan: Atkins/PP/BFL
Stats: 400/223/200 Male 5 ft 11
BF:37%/17%/12%
Progress: 89%
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Congratulations, you are over your dependancy on cigarettes. You have won the battle!


And inspite of those nasty smokers around you xmass day! Well done!

Wa'il
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Old Wed, Jan-02-02, 16:15
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Plan: Low Carb - Real Foods
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Default Officially a month!!

Well, I have made it a month! yyaaaaaaayyy!

I feel way better. However my lungs are hurting a bit, I think they are pushing the junk that was in there, out. But I know it is for the better. I never really have smokers cough until I try and quit.

I have all you guys to thank for me making it so far. Reading everyone else's trials is alot better than trying to get help from my non-smoking friends. I don't know how many times they say "You can do it, just think of something else" Yeah, like they have any idea!

Anyway, thanks!

Linnea
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Old Wed, Jan-02-02, 18:01
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Plan: Atkins/PP/Kiss
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Lol.. It's a very bright red flag to me the motivational preaching. Became enraged and willing to do serious damage In my case it was physical addiction to a chemical.

So few acknowledge the physical symptoms, so few give practical advice about dealing with the cravings. That's why I refused to use the patch this time, I was still getting my "fix". I was on the patch for 2 months. As the patch dosage reduced, I started sneaking cigarettes to make up the lack of nicotine.

Linnea, you'll get your food right None of us are perfect. Remember, we are our own harshest critics.
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Old Wed, Apr-24-02, 12:52
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Plan: Low Carb - Real Foods
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Default Trying again

Okay, I am trying again with everything.

First of all, I totally fell off of the WOL. Got myself a roomie....I asked for a non-smoker, no pets, working person....and was hoping for someone who would join me in this WOL. Well, she smokes, has a cat, and just started working. (She is an awesome roommate so these things I can deal with). The WOE, that was the hardest part. It's hard to stick to what you know you should eat when there are such temptations at every turn.

Then to make matters worse I started dating a smoker. I always promised myself that I would never date a smoker, just because I knew how hard that would make it for me. One week and I was smoking again.

Well the smoker is gone, Tania (my roomie) wants to try low carb....SO HERE WE GO AGAIN.

I am trying the patch. Official quit date was Monday, April 22 at 7 am (had to have the morning one).

Drinking my water again, trying to get back into taking my vitamins...and so on.

Talk to you all again,
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Old Wed, Apr-24-02, 13:19
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Plan: Atkins/PP/BFL
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BF:37%/17%/12%
Progress: 89%
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Tania (my roomie) wants to try low carb....SO HERE WE GO AGAIN.


That's great news! Pass her this link from today's Vancouver Sun: :

Turning conventional food wisdom upside down

Wa'il
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